We're starting to get some great entries in, and we want to make sure all artists out there know about this unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork in New York City next spring. Feel free to share any thoughts, questions, or comments here on this forum and help us get the word out.

I wish! I wish!

But unfortunatly it can't be for us. It's only for you Americans and so we 'Down Under' just are not allowed to enter. But then again it is the RQAS (Royal Queensland Art Society) 125th Annisversary Competition this year in June, and even though I would like to throw it open to everyone, I know you understand. However it would be nice.

As you may have guessed, we are in Australia, the state of Queensland. we have branches in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Rockhampton. This Competition will be at the Gold Coast where I am V. President and editor of our newsletter. We have "The BIG Art Award" each June but this year it's "The BIGart125", and for members only. Sorry.

Everyone says "Australia Down Under". However if you look at us from where you are, you would be right in saying " Australia On Top", and of course we are.

I wish all your enterants well.

Hi! Is the competition open to all skill levels or are only highly experienced artists encouraged to apply? I only have classroom experience in painting, but I think I should now start figuring out my own path outside of that. Would entering this competition be a good way to start or would I just be fooling myself? lol I would really like to try but I also want to be realistic.

Yes, it's open to all skill levels so feel free to apply. The great thing about competitions of this nature is even if you aren't selected you still get your name and artwork in front of top jurors, so it's good experience and exposure for you.